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Perfectly Pack Your Suitcase

Tip of the Week: Efficient Suitcase Packing! Given the extra fees and hassle associated with checking a suitcase on your next flight, save yourself a lot of trouble by packing just one, checkable bag! Here are some great tips for accomplishing just that! Wear a Coat – Wear your bulkiest coat, sweater or jacket on... Read more »

Get Organized for the Holidays

Tip of the Week: Start Planning Today and Be Ready for the Holidays! Every year, I promise myself in the summer that I will shop early for Christmas gifts, order Christmas cards in October and design delicious holiday menus well in advance. So far, I haven’t come close! This fall, though, I was invited by... Read more »

Displaying Kids’ Artwork

Display your children’s art work with pride! Regardless of the number of children or grandchildren in your family, it’s likely you have more “artful creations” than you can handle! So, what do you do with these remarkable creations? Because artwork is an on-going process, here is some advice that will help you both display... Read more »

Great Guest Rooms!

Creating a Fabulous Guest Room! In a recent “Tip of the Week”, Create a Five Star Guest Room, I reminded readers to spruce up their guest rooms for holiday visitors and offered a few simple ideas to get started. But if you are interested creating a more elaborate guest room, here are a few fun... Read more »

Whimsical and Fashionable Desktop Charging Stations

Look What I Found: Two Terrific Desktop Charging Stations! Does your desk need a dose of style or whimsy? Would you like to be able to charge your electronic devices in one neat, cord-free spot? If so, these two charging stations are perfect! From Kikkerland Design This charging station that mimics a bed of grass,... Read more »

Tips for Organizing Your Christmas Decorations

Tip of the Week - Organizing Your Christmas Decorations! Taking down the tree and removing the lights from the windows is a bit sad – but with a little bit of organization, putting your Christmas decorations back out next year will be a pleasure! Here are a few ideas that will have you thanking yourself next December! Organize Your... Read more »

Final Party Countdown Checklist

Party Preparation Countdown! PLAN AHEAD for the last few days before your party and avoid a last minute frenzy! 2-3 days before your party Clean your house or have it cleaned by professionals. Clean out your refrigerator. Set out your serveware and check your pieces against your menu. Place sticky notes on the serving dishes... Read more »

Personalized Travel Valets

Look What I Found: Travel Valets! Whenever our family stays at a hotel for more than a night or rents a beach house, I end up dropping my jewelry, keys and change into a glass or mug that I’ve repurposed as a bureau caddy! But I’ve just found two fabulous leather travel valets that will... Read more »

Reusable Shopping Bags

Reusable Shopping Bags – Revisited! It was almost two years ago that I first wrote about reusable shopping bags, recommending a bunch of bags that were both eco-friendly and attractive. Since then, reusable bags have become almost a way of life for many of us! If it’s time for you to get into this habit... Read more »

Fashionable Reusable Shopping Bags You Can’t Resist!

Reusable Shopping Bags – It’s Time! For far too long, I’ve been feeling guilty every time I check out at my local grocery store! And it’s not because I’ve spent too much (which is usually true!) but because I haven’t brought along my own reusable shopping bags for toting my food home! If you’re wondering why... Read more »